239 vehicles scrapped under Budget scheme

239 vehicles were scrapped up to the end of December under the car scrappage scheme announced in the Budget, Finance Minister Tonio Fenech said. The total number of vehicles approved for scrappage was 269. The scheme is available to owners of vehicles...

239 vehicles were scrapped up to the end of December under the car scrappage scheme announced in the Budget, Finance Minister Tonio Fenech said.

The total number of vehicles approved for scrappage was 269.

The scheme is available to owners of vehicles which are over 10 years old. They are eligible for a refund up to €2,000 on the purchase of a new, low emission vehicle when they scrap the old one.

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